I practice with a brief therapy and solution focused approach that explores your resiliency and promotes self discovery. I am skilled in Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Conflict Resolution and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I utilize a Motivational Interviewing approach and supportive humor to help you better understand any barriers that might be limiting your desired outcomes. I encourage you to find the best clinical fit and to trust the therapeutic process. If I am not a good fit for you, I will do my best to refer you to another clinician. I want to reduce barriers to behavioral health care by being accessible and affordable. I offer in person or tele-health appointments. I will be offering a sliding scale fee for the uninsured. Please see our Fees and Insurance page for the current contracted insurance companies. Please continue to check back for updates. I can provide a superbill upon request. I am an approved Social Work Supervisor. I am committed to partnering with social workers seeking full licensure to enhance professional development. I offer individual supervision and group supervision.
I bring a dedicated and empathetic approach to therapy. Together, we will embark on a journey to explore your unique experiences and challenges, employing evidence-based practices and personalized strategies to support your individual growth, healing, and resilience. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness. My commitment is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
Finding the right therapeutic fit is crucial, as it forms the foundation of trust and comfort necessary for effective therapy. My goal is to ensure we establish that connection, making your path to growth and self-discovery a collaborative and supportive experience. If you find that I am not a good fit for you, I will assist in finding a therapist who better aligns to your needs.
I offer in-person or tele-health appointments.
I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist-Provisional. I really enjoy using art and therapy to support others. I counsel youth and families about anger, loss, depression, abandonment, sexual offending and abuse issues. I work with youth having a variety of diagnosis, youth with a history of gang affiliation, conduct disorder, intermittent explosive behavior, and sexual abuse. As an Art Teacher I worked in General and special education. I have experience working with youth that have Mild/Mod and Mod/Severe emotional and behavioral difficulties. I have counseled parents on how to support their children. I encourage creative problem solving through discussion and art to build self-esteem, navigate life stressors, social emotional skills and to increase resilience. I am familiar with a variety of treatment methods including Art Therapy, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Gestalt, Rational Emotive, and Psychosocial therapies. I am knowledgeable and have attended numerous conferences on Autism, Art Therapy, Mari Card, Sand Tray, Trauma Informed Schools, Social Emotional programs, and Anti- Bullying. I work under the supervision of Julie Davis, LICSW and an Art Therapy supervisor. I offer in person and telehealth appointments.
I received my M.Ed from the University of New Mexico in 1992 and have taught students in inner-city schools, rural schools, private schools, and homeschool co-ops. I homeschooled my neurodivergent children for a few years and worked with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as an ABA therapist and paraeducator. After a career in Education, I returned to graduate school and received my MACP from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2024. I am trained in relational psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Yoga Calm, BAL-A-VIS-X movement therapy, and ADHD/ASD. I have experience helping clients reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. I use a developmentally appropriate, person-centered approach with a strong focus on attachment theory as well as a love of games to build a therapeutic relationship while integrating art, rhythm activities, and mindfulness activities to strengthen self-regulation and resilience. I currently work with children, youth, and young adults ages 7-22. I see young children in person in my office. I can meet with pre-teens, teens, and young adults in person or via telehealth. I am married with two young adult children. I have walked through grief and loss many times and know how hard it can be to find “normal” again. I have raised two neurodivergent children with many learning challenges. I know what it is like to sit in an IEP meeting both as a mom and a teacher. I am also a proud mom of a non-binary child. I enjoy knitting, doodling zentangles, and adding more books to my Kindle. I consider myself a nutrition nazi and enjoy cooking healthy gluten-free meals for my family.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I take a client-centered, creative, and eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based models such as Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. By incorporating these modalities, I provide children and adolescents with alternative ways to express themselves and navigate social and emotional challenges beyond traditional talk therapy. I have a particular passion for working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and difficult life transitions, helping them build resilience and develop healthier coping strategies.
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."- Christopher Robin
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